I was able to get all the way to the carb covers.
Then I stripped a screw head on the right carb.
I tried for half an hour to use everything at my disposal to get a grip on that screw for naught. What did they make those things out of, lead?? I decided enough was enough and put my Ninjette's clothes back on.
I put everything back together, making sure the bike was able to run before putting the fairing back on, and it's back to its old stock self. I did get healthy understanding with everything I did today, though.
Perhaps I'll try the DIY throttle slop fix.